(ThyBlackMan.com) Waiting is a test of patience but waiting on God is much more than that. Everyone at times has to wait and the normal thing is to fidget, look at our watches, sometimes stamp our feet if we are waiting too long while standing, cross and re-cross our legs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) May 25 marked five years since the murder of George Floyd. Floyd’s death should never stop being a catalyst for social change. His death illustrates how a typical, nonviolent encounter with law enforcement can go wrong, resulting in another needless death of an innocent person. His death revealed the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is not often believers find themselves in an unsolvable, or near-unsolvable quandary, especially one of deep spiritual significance, but alas, it happens, and we are forced to twist, and turn, and sometimes complain, until we figure it out. People talk, preach and write rather glibly about God’s silence, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in modern hip-hop have consistently delivered a body of work as thoughtful, layered, and emotionally resonant as J. Cole. From his earliest mixtape days to his chart-topping studio albums, Cole has carved out a distinct space in rap—one grounded in introspection, storytelling, and lyrical integrity. Whether offering ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When Donald Trump first campaigned in 2015, he capitalized on a potent narrative: that China’s rise gutted American manufacturing, leaving countless blue-collar communities devastated. Known now as the “China shock,” that idea paved the way for a dramatic resurgence in protectionism, culminating in sweeping tariffs including Trump’s controversial “Liberation ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Gloria Gaynor’s contributions to music extend far beyond the disco era that first catapulted her to fame. While “I Will Survive” remains her most iconic hit, Gaynor’s broader catalog reveals a versatile artist capable of delivering both emotionally charged ballads and rhythm-driven anthems. Her voice—confident, expressive, and unmistakably soulful—has ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If we get serious about our country’s fiscal health – and given our crushing national debt, and our increasingly unsustainable interest payments on it, thanks to Moody’s recent and historic downgrade, we finally have no choice – we should start being honest about the “health care industry,” and the costs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about gospel music that truly shaped lives, The Clark Sisters are always front and center in my mind. Their voices aren’t just powerful—they’re anointed. Their harmonies? Flawless. But beyond their vocal talent, it’s their message that has carried people through some of the darkest and most ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) After the Second World War (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945) the Allied powers—Great Britain, France, Soviet Union and United States —came together to form the International Military Tribunal. From 1945 to 1946, the leaders of Nazi Germany were tried for crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toni Braxton has always had a way of reaching into your soul with just a few notes. Whether you were crying over a breakup, falling in love, or just riding around late at night thinking about life, chances are, a Toni Braxton song was part of your soundtrack. Her ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Prince, their minds immediately go to the global hits—”Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” and “Kiss.” And fair enough—those songs helped shape pop culture. But if you’ve ever taken the time to really dig through his discography, you already know there’s so much more ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With so many women in this country never having a “snowball’s chance in hell” to participate in or lead in many of the advantages most white men have just for being a white man. I will never understand how some women who are placed in positions of authority, knowing ...